Hi ho   ne ho wa se   we ki ni
(Hello my good friend.)
"Procession Before War Dance", Ernest Spybuck    Credit: National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution (02/5735).
Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is primarily located in the heart of central Oklahoma with approximately 4,723 members who live in all parts of the world as of as of December 31, 2024. Our tribal government complex is located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Our logo features Tecumseh, a Shawnee warrior and visionary leader, who worked to unite tribes in a common homeland where Indians could live under their own laws and leaders. He died in October 1813, in battle near the area of present day Thamesville, in Toronto, Canada. The LI-SI-WI-NWI in our logo means “Among the Shawnee”
Latest Announcements & Upcoming Events

Most Recent

Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp 2025

Announcement

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

March 7-8 2025 Native Heritage Event - Oklahoma Warriors Hockey

Announcement

RESCHEDULED Regular Executive Committee Meeting

Meeting

Feb. 18, 19 & 20 Weather Closure

Announcement

Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp 2025

Spring Break Melokami Youth Camp   OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 6-12th grade, space is limited. Location - Brendle Corner, 19200 E Robinson Street, Norman, OK Date/Time - March 17-21, 2025, 9 am to 4 pm Transportation - Tecumseh, Shawnee area youth will be picked up at the AST Complex at 8:30 SHARP. We will return to the complex at 4:30 Sign-Ups - Youth must be signed up by Friday, March 14. Contact information: Blake Goodman: bgoodman@astribe.com Shay Fixico: sfixico@astribe.com TYP Cell 405.617.6231.  

Regular Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, in accordance with the Constitution, Article XVI, Section 3, “Executive Committee Meetings” here by calls and declares public notice that the REGULAR meeting of the Executive Committee of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has been scheduled for Wednesday March 19 2025 at 10 AM at the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Misty McGirt, Tribal Secretary Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Dated this 25th day of February 2025.

March 7-8 2025 Native Heritage Event - Oklahoma Warriors Hockey

March 7 & 8 is Native Heritage Night! This is your chance to catch a Oklahoma Warriors hockey match. Tickets are FREE with CDIB card. Games are played at OKC Blazers ICE Centre, 8000 S I-35 Service, Road in OKC at 7 PM.

Feb. 18, 19 & 20 Weather Closure

Due to inclement weather, the Absentee Shawnee Tribe will be closed Tuesday February 18,  Wednesday February 19 and Thursday February 20 2025.

Executive Commitee Update

In article XVII-Quorum, the constitution reads as follows:
General Council meeting, fifty (50) members of the General Council, who are eligible voters, shall constitute a quorum to transact business at any duly called General Council meeting.

EC Announcement

The AST General Council was set for this morning @ 10am @ the tribal complex.  Due to lack of a quorum, the General Council meeting could not commence.  The Executive Committee would like to thank those who did make it out this cold windy morning.
AST members who would like to have a copy of the General Council booklet mailed to them, please contact the Tribal Secretary’s office @ 405.275.4030 during normal office hours.  Also, Thunderbird Casino is offering $10 free play to all AST members today!!!

Form Completion Assistance

On October 30, 2020, we will have employees down at the multi-purpose building from 8-5pm to help complete with assistance applications.
If you are applying for the rental assistance you will need the following:
CDIB card
Rental/Contract Agreement from Landlord
W-9 from Landlord
If you are applying for the utility assistance you will need the following:
CDIB card
Utility bill (if bill is in spouse’s name you will need their identification)

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